Tomales Bay

Had a perfect moment eating oysters and drinking beer at the outdoor counter at the Marshall Store last week with M & B & P, with this view.

Xmas Palm Trees

California Xmas: Palm trees and cloudy skies.

No. 10

Went to a party next door (No. 11).

Unpacking My Library

I am unpacking my library. Yes, I am. The books are not yet on the shelves, not touched by the mild boredom of order. (Benjamin, "Unpacking My Library") Heyerdahl and Homer in one of the "H" boxes, Schleiermacher and Schopenhauer in the "S' box. Opening these boxes immediately made my office smell like a used book store.

Blue Eye

Walking home from late late dinner at Joe Allen.

Parliament Funkadelic

Running around in Parliament.

Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Royal Hospital Chelsea has a very Oxfordy Great Hall, with long lists of the locations of British military actions since the 17th century written on the walls. The British have a long history in Afghanistan.

Fall Walk in Battersea Park

Glorious fall day in Battersea Park.

Election Night 2012

Election night at the US Embassy in Mayfair.

Dr. Dre in London

First celebrity spotting in London: Dr. Dre.

From Vauxhall Bridge

An afternoon walk to Pimlico from Vauxhall.